Zero Clearance Dies

Solicitation number 26-58024

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/05/26 14:00 EDT

Description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply of four (4) precision zero-clearance cutting dies designed for use in lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication. These dies are essential to achieve high-quality cutting performance characterized by clean, burr-free edges and minimal debris generation. Zero-clearance die technology minimizes the gap between cut electrodes, thereby reducing material waste and improving dimensional accuracy.
Compared to conventional steel-rule dies currently in use by NRC’s CleanEnergy Innovation (CEI) group, zero-clearance dies provide significantly
enhanced tool life, cutting precision, and production efficiency. The new dies wil lbe installed on NRC’s existing electrode punching machine (model EPM280)
located at the Boucherville site to support ongoing research and development in advanced battery manufacturing.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 5 month(s).

Trade agreements

  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • Exclusive Rights
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Address

6100 Royalmount Avenue

Montreal, Qc, H4P 2R2
Canada
Contracting authority
Grice El-Hayek
Phone
(438) 342-8949
Email
grice.el-hayek@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Address

6100 Royalmount Avenue

Montreal, Qc, H4P 2R2
Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
26-58024_ACAN_En_Zero_Clearance_Dies.pdf 001 EN 11 2026/05/11
26-58024_ACAN_Fr_Zero_Clearance_Dies.pdf 001 FR 4 2026/05/11
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Summary information

Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Canada
,
Quebec (except NCR)
Region of opportunity
Canada
Contract duration
5 month(s)
Procurement method
Advance Contract Award Notice
Selection criteria
Not applicable
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